The European foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton, said that the
latest talks between Iran and six world powers have been constructive
and that the two sides will meet again in Baghdad on May 23.

Ashton said future talks will be guided by the "principle of a step-
by-step approach and reciprocity."

Ashtonís statement indicates that the international community may be
ready to reward Iran if it alleviates concerns that it intends to
militarize its nuclear program.

The rewards could include delaying or easing sanctions on the Iranian
regime.

Before the meeting began, diplomats said that even if Iran expressed
a general readiness to discuss its enrichment program, such progress
would be considered enough of a success to warrant a follow-up round.